Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22789, Samuel Gillet, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Gillet, Samuel
NUMBER
S. 22789
CONTENTS

New York 28868
Samuel Gillet
of Pattsburg in the State of N.Y. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Curtis of the Reg t commanded by Col Eno — in the Cont t . Militia line for 12 months, private $ 40.00
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cont t per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of August 1831 and sent to E. H. Hubbell Esq r Pattsburg N.Y.
Arrears to the 1 th of March '34 $120.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. " " 20.00 $140.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luc Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 4 Page 126
Let to Hon M c Hubbell Feby. 13 th 1844.
do H. Gillet 8. May 1851.

State of New York Steuben County Court of Common Pleas for Said County
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On the 16 th day of October, 1832 person- ally appeared in open Court before the Judges of said Court Samuel Gillet A resident of Prattsburgh County and State aforesaid Aged seventy three years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th day June 1832 for the benefit of the Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army whose services did not entitle them to a pension under any of the former acts. That the said deponent in the month of July 1776 was required to go to New York to join the army of the United States. He then being an inhabitant of South- ington Hartford County and State of Connecticut and that he hired Solomon Gillet to supply his place in the army and that he was in the army for the depo- -nent two months. That the company his substitute belonged to was commanded by Lieutenant John Clark of Southington. That the Captain who had com- -manded that company did not go into the army at that time in consequence of Lameness. His Name was Asa Bray. The deponent further says that he enlisted into the army in the month of December of the same year for a winter campaign he thinks for three months. That he joined the company commanded by Captain Asa Bray of Southington does not recol- -lect the name of Lieutenants name. Their Ensign was Gideon Roberts of New Cambered in Farmington That their company belonged to the Regiment com- -manded by Colonel Shadacus Cook of Wallingford New Haven County. deponent believes the Brigade he belonged to was commanded by General Parsons That he first went to a place called the Saw pits in the state of New York. from thence to New Rochelle from thence to East Chester and west Chester to
1776

Col. Phil A. C. 2m 3-
Fort Independence from thence the company quartered the latter part of his tour at Governor Jays House in Pigeon or Maronick. That at the expiration of his term of three months he was discharged and returned home. That he was then in his Eighteenth year of age. The deponent further says that in the year 1777 being still an inhabitant of Southington that he enlisted into the Connecticut State's guards in July under Captain Peter Curtis of Farmington. Lieutenant Roberts of East Hartford. Second Lieutenant Churchill of New Britain in Farmington. Ensign Levi Galore of Farmingbury. That his company belonged to the Regiment commanded Colonel Eno. and Lieutenant Colonel Smith of New Britain. That he first marched to Norwalk from thence a place called Crump Pond near Piskill on the North River. from thence to East Chester to North Street thence back to Crump Pond. from thence to Fredericksburgh to guard the stores. That he remained in the army until the 21 of December his time of enlistment being out. lacking nine days he enlisted into the Scamming service for one year. to drive a Continental Team. under Captain or Conductor Josiah Hilburn in the department of Colonel Taylor of Fishkill on the North River. That remained in that employment during the term of one year lacking about one month. That he had been employed the latter part of his time in drawing timber for the Fort at West point in building the Bomb proof near the water. That his officers told him they did not want any more teaming done that season it being about the first of December and that deponent and others were discharged and went home. The Deponent further says that in the fall of the year of 1779 he was hired to go one month to guard the Town of Norwalk and he performed the service under Captain Ladrick Hotchkiss and was dismissed.
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This deponent further says that in the year 1780 he was hired for two months in March and April to go to Horse Neck. was under Captain Herekiah Gridley and Lieutenant Alcock. Ensign Norton. that his company belonged to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Matthew Mead of Horse Neck that he served his time out and was then discharged and went home and the deponent further says that the same year in May he Enlisted for seven months to drive a Team in the Continental service that Gersham Tuttle had the superintendence of the Teaming. that the deponent went to Fishkill. from thence to Rhode Island and back to Fishkill with a Load of Clothing for the Army. & that he continued in that employ. until about the first of December. and was discharged and went home this deponent says he was drafted the next year 1781 for one month in the service. that he hired a substitute and that he went and performed the tour his name was John Winston. and this deponent further says that he never received but one written discharge and that he has lost that one. and that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can prove who can testify to his services. Except the Evidence of Amos Holladay who as far as he knows is here and can testify
That he was Born in the Town Southington in the State of Connecticut in the year 1759 as he was informed by his parents and firmly believes
That after the war was ended he resided in different places in the State of Connecticut some thing like 2 years - That he has resided 3 or 4 years in Washington County in the State of New York and about 5 years in the State of Vermont since which he has resided in the State of New York -

That in his present neighbourhood he is known to Ephraim Thompson and Selah Gillett James Stuart and others who can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity Except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the army of any State
Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th day of October 1832 M c L Purvis Dep Clk Steuben County
Samuel Gillett
we Ephraim Thompson a clergyman residing in the town of Pultney - and Selah Gillett of the same place
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Gillett who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations and that we believe him to be 73 years old that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid M c L Purvis Dep Clk Steuben County
Ephraim Thompson Selah Gillett
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that
Thompson who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of Pultney and that
who has also

Signed the same is a resident in the said Town of Pullney and is a Credible person And their statement is Entitled to Credit
I David Runney Clerk of the Court of Com- mon pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Gillett for a pension

Nov. 19, 74
Samuel Gillet
Steuben County
New York
e
Admitted
Private 12 months
$40.-
Erastus Skinner Prattshurst
Sett Nov 4/74
Steuben County
Prattshurst Hammonds Port P.O. office
New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Samuel Gillet Steuben County N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     hired a Substitute 1776 named Solomon Gillet 2 Private Lieut. Col. Clark Capt. Bracy Col. Brooks Genl. Parsons To the Newports N.Y. to New- Rochelle to East shooting near Chester to Fort. Indu- pendance to New York 73 Years Hartford County Connecticut Living Witness Traditional   Enlis 1776 3 ditto Ensign Roberts   Enlis 1777 about 6 Capt. Curtis 2 d Lt. Churchill Col. Eno Lt. Col. Smith   Enlis " " about 11 Teunster Ensign Galord Capt. Williams Col. Taylor   1779 1 Capt. Whitehall Capt. Grindley Col. Mead   1780 2 Private Lt. Col. Cook   Enlis 1780 7 Teunster Ensign Norton   Disch 1781 but hired a Sub. Substitute for Minister 0  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in Note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
2. [n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co. Ohio
L. D. Waldo Esq. Comr. of pensions.
Dear Sir,
My father Samuel Gillet was a soldier in the Revolutionary army and drew a pension as you will see by the enclosed certificate. At the time he made his application for pension, he also filed his claim for services in the army as teamster , in which capacity he served over one year. The department admitted the services, but rejected the claim on the ground that the law did not contemplate pensions for team service, I understand that subsequently a law was passed granting pensions for such service. If so are his heirs entitled to said pension up to the time of his death? My father Samuel Gillet died on the 8 th of May A.D. 1845, leaving no widow, nor any minor children. If I am entitled to recover anything for said services of my father then please return the enclosed certificate so that I can make the necessary proof. Your early answer will much oblige me
Asahel Gillet
do you furnish forms for applications? -

December 15, 1937
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Mrs. John W. Taggart 19 Robie Street Bath, New York
am SAMUEL GILLET S. 22789 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Samuel Gillett, who received a pension on Certificate #22368, on account of service in the Revolutionary War, while a resident of Prattsburg, Steuben County, New York, and died in 1845.
The record of Samuel Gillet follows as found in pension claim, S. 22789, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Gillet was born in 1759 in Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Southington, Connecticut, Samuel Gillet in July, 1776, was required to go to New York to enlist in the army and hired as a substitute one Solomon Gillet (relationship not stated), who belonged to Captain Asa Bray's company, who served two months as private under Lieutenant John Clark. Samuel Gillet enlisted in December, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Asa Bray's company, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in July, 1777, and served as private in Captain Peter Curtiss' company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut regiment, and was discharged after having served nearly six months. He enlisted December 21, 1777, and served as teamster under Conductor Josiah Kilburn and Colonel Taylor and was discharged after having served eleven months. He enlisted in October, 1779, and served one month as private in Captain Ladwick Hotchkiss' Connecticut company guarding the Town of Norwalk. He enlisted March 1, 1780, and served two months as teamster in Captain Hezekiah Gridley's company, Colonel Matthew Mead's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in May or June, 1780, and served as teamster under Conductor Gershon Tuttle and was discharged about December 1, 1780.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier resided for some time at different places in Connecticut, then about eight years in Columbia

County, New York; five years in Rutland County, Vermont; twenty years in Washington County, New York, then moved to Steuben County, that state.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while a resident of Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York, where he was still residing the following year. He signed Samuel Gillet. He died May 8, 1845, place not stated.
Samuel Gillet's wife, whose name is not shown, did not survive him. Reference was made to children but the only name designated was that of a son, Asahel Gillet, who in 1854 was a resident of Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
In 1832, one Selah Gillet was a resident of Pulteney, Steuben County, New York, his relationship to soldier's family not shown.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Samuel Gillet, certificate #28868, issued August 6, 1834, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Reenlistment
22789 INVALID.
File No. 22,789
Samuel Gillett
Rev Rev Mrs
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 158
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924, Jan. 25—Hick. to Dr. Annie W. Williams. u2m. 1935 Aug. 5—Hick to Mrs. N. L. Dorman 1937 Dec. 15—Hick to Mrs. John H. Daggart — MK B

New York
Rev
Samuel Gillet
Suspended
let. E Skinner 17 Dec
1855. let. to same 24 June
1857.
Samuel P.
Act. 7 June 32

State of New York } County of Steuben }
Personally appeared before me Paul C Cook a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Steuben Amos Holladay of the town of Conhocton County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law Deposeth and says. he is well acquainted with Samuel Gillett of Ithaca in said County and has been acquainted with him ever since the Revolutionary war That during the war this deponent served with the said Samuel Gillett a three months tour under Capt. Asa Bray in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Thaddeus Cook. That in the three months they were at the Saw Pits, New York. New Rochelle, East Chester, West Chester, Fort Independence and Gov. Jay's house where they were discharged And this deponent verily believes that the said Gillett was further engaged in the war and that he is of a good moral character and a man of veracity and further this deponent saith not. and further this deponent saith that on account infirmities and ill health that it would be impracticable for him to attend the court of common pleas for said County to be holden at Bath on the 13 th instant for the purpose of testifying to the above Sworn and subscribed Amos Holladay before me this 12 th day of October 1833.
Paul C. Cook Justice Peace

State of New York } I William H. Bell clerk County of Steuben } of the Court of the County of Steuben do hereby certify that "Paul C. Cook" before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said Steuben, duly authorized so to act, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and truly believe his signature to the same is genuine - Given Under my hand and Seal of office this 15 th October 1833
Wm H. Bell Alexander } Asst. clerk

A. Gillet May 1874

168 Pension Office.
8 th May 1854.
Sir,
The certificate of Samuel Gil- -let for a pension, has been received, and in compliance with your request is herewith returned. You are mistaken in supposing that Samuel's service as Teamster was admitted by this Office. If however you can prove he served in that capa- -city under any military organiza- -tion, an increase may be allowed to his surviving children. You must prove the date of his marriage with your mother; the date of their death, and the name & number of the sur- -viving children. I send you a form under Act 7 th June 1832.
Isahel Giltet Esqr.
Cherry Valley.
Ashtabula Co. Ohio.

Hon M. S. Daboll
Feb. 13, 44

Sir
Should have removed General The subject per- sons to his case & not to that of General Howard of Lakey Child 7-19-80
New York July 13 1884
I have the honor to return you the letter of Mr. Rogers respecting the case of Samuel Gillet and to re- mark that it is not competent for any other person than the pensioner him- self to put forth a claim for an increased pension — Upon an exam- ination of his papers doubts are enter- tained whether he was entitled to the amounts rec d by him — If he will make a declaration in detail of each term of service for which he claims to have served in a military corps under military organization (which excludes his employment in the transport service as a Teamster) and obtain the certificate of the Secy of Connecticut in proof thereof, Compt. re-examination & adjustment of his claim will be made
Gen: W. S. H. Bell H.R.

Prattsburgh July 21 st 1834
Sir
Enclosed I send you affidavits and the Certificate of Judge Cook as to credibility of Amos Holliday - which I hope will be satisfactory. The Affidavit which you sent me I herewith return as it belongs to the old (or first) set of papers - The one that accompanies the "Supplemental" (or new) papers was taken before Judge Cook that you have on file & is the one st which the Certificate will apply.
As to learn Service Mr Gillett enlisted under Col o Taylor and was in the Company of Josiah Kilbourn in 1778 he enlisted for a year and served 11 Months - was with the Army & in the Army & thinks he was as much under the orders and in the service of his Country then as any time, and if he actually served his Country then as well here as else where don't know why not entitled to his pay - We must leave it to your decision hoping and believing you will do him justice
With Respect your Ob dt Serv t Erastus Skinner
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r . of Pensions

June 24. 1854
to E. Skinner
OC
Rec. Vol. 33. pa. 16.

War Department Pension Office June 24. 1836
Sir
The papers of Samuel Gillett have again been examined. The term service alleged in this case cannot be allowed - No service of that description could be allowed unless under military rendered in a Corps of Continental numbers organized under Special act of Congress -
The affidavit of Anna Holiday is hereunto returned in order that the witness may be duly certified credible.
The papers remain on file
Erasmus M. Skinner Esq. Prattsburgh New York

War Department Pension Office Dec r 17 1833
Sir The claim of supplemental the declaration of Samuel Giltlett is received. The original the necessarily becomes a part of the papers in the case & must be transmitted before a final decision can be had — The Pension cannot be allowed unless it be proved that the claimant enlisted in a Corps of Continental Troops — The Supplemental Declaration is on file
Ebenezer Stinner Esq. Prattsburgh Steuben County New York

Erastus Skinner
17. Dec. 1833
OC
Rec'd vol 30. p. 190.

State of New York County of Steuben } ss
On this fifteenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three Personally appeared in Open Court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Samuel Gillett a resident of the town of Prattsburgh in the County of Steuben and State of New York aged Seventy four who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress June 7 th 1832.
That he was born in Southington Hartford County State of Connecticut in the year 1759. where he resided when he was called into service & during the whole of the Revolution, has no record of his age except what he took himself from his Father's Bible. has lived since the Revolution about 8 years in the County of Washington  Columbia N.Y. 5 years in Rutland County Vt. 20 years in the County of Washington N.Y. and 9 years in the County of Steuben where he now resides. That in Decem r . 1776 he enlisted for a winter Campaign and served as a private under Gen l . Parsons Col o : Thaddeus Cook, Capt. Asa Bray, Lieut. Churchill, Ensign Roberts. Marched to the Saw pits in the State of New York thence to New Rochelle, East Chester, West Chester, Fort Independence (The British had possession of the Fort) We there met Gen l Wooster and Scott, had two or three turns at Cannonading the fort, lay here and at West Chester and finally to Gov t . Day's house when he was discharged after serving 3 months.
3 mo.
That in July 1777 he enlisted into the Connecticut State guards under Col o . Eno, Lt. Col. Smith, Capt. Peter Curtis, Lieut s Roberts and Churchill, Ensign Galon, Went to Norwalk lay there about three weeks to guard the town then marched to Cram Pond, Hudson River near PEEKSKILL N.Y. went on a large scout to East Chester where they met Gen l . Varnum & Col o Meigs, or "the leather cap Regiment" returned to the Pond, thence to Fredericksburg to guard stores staid there until October when Fort Montgomery was taken and then joined the Army at Fishkill thence to PEEKSKILL, North Street, Mamaroneck, Rye, and Horse-neck and was there discharged after 6 months service -
6 mo.

In the year 1777 Decr. 21 st he enlisted under Josiah Kilbourn Conductor to drive a Continental team in Col o Scyler's department went to Fredericksburgh Capt. Mitchell had the Command there took Charge of a team and gathered forage and provisions for the army and the latter part of the time was at West point drawing timber from the mountains to build a Bomb proof and was there discharged about the 1 st of Decr. enlisted for a year but was not wanted any longer Served say 11 Months.
11 mo.
In October 1779 he took the place as a Substitute of a M r Hawley who was drafted, under Capt. Hotchkiss. Lieut. Hamblin. Hawley was drafted for two months and served one month and then hired him to serve the remaining one month at Norwalk to guard the town.
1 mo. v
March 1 st 1780 he took the place as a Substitute of Joseph Pefford who was was drafted, under Col o Mead, Commander Capt. Hezekiah Gridley Lieut. Allcock, Ensign Norton went to Horse Neck and kept guard the time of service two Months.
2 mo. v
In May 1780 (or 1 st June) he enlisted under Gershon Tuttle Conductor to drive team. Went to Fishkill from there to Rhode Island after a load of Clothing for the Army & back to Fish Kill was then employed in drawing wood on the Hudson river to send to West point for winter use was there discharged at the end of Seven Months the time of service.
7 mo.
He received a discharge from Gershon Tuttle for his 7 months service but thinking it of no value has long since lost or destroyed it. has no documentary or written testimony. He knows no living witness by whom he can prove his services except the 3 months by Amos Holaday which is herewith transmitted.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Samuel Gillet
Wm. H. Dull Clerk of Steuben Co. Pleas

We Epaphras Thompson a Clergyman residing in the town of Wheeler and Erastus Skinner residing in the town of Prattburgh both of the County of Steuben aforesaid hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Giller of the town of Prattburgh who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy four years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion
Sworn & Subscribed the day 3 and year aforesaid Wm. H. Dull Clerk of Steuben Com. Pleas
Epaphras Thompson Erastus Skinner
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Epaphras Thompson who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Wheeler and that Erastus Skinner who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Prattburgh and is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to Credit
I Wm. H. Dull Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Giller for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and seal of Office this fifteenth day of October 1833
Wm. H. Dull Clerk
fees paid

State of New York Steuben County ss
Personally appeared in open court Amos Holladay of the town of Conesville, County of Steuben aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with Samuel Gillet of Pratt'sburgh the within Claimant and has been acquainted with him ever since in the time of the Revolutionary War. That during the Revolution this deponent served with the said Samuel Gillet a winter campaign of three months in the winter of 1776-7 under Genl. Parsons Col o Cook. Capt. Bray, Lieut. Churchill & Ensign Robert They marched to the Saw Pits, New Rochelle, East Chester West Chester, Fort Independence & Gov. Jay's house where they were discharged. That this deponent was in the same company with the said Gillet and further he saith not
Sworn and subscribed This 9 day of October 1833 before }

in the case of Samuel Giltet
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State of New York
Steuben County §
Amos Holliday of the Town of Conhocton in the County of Steuben being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Samuel Gillett of Prattburgh in the County of Steuben in the said State of New York - and has been acquainted with him ever since the revolutionary war before its close That during the revolutionary war this deponent served with the said Samuel Gillett a three months term as Volunteer under Captain Asa Bray in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Shaddens Cook which services were rendered at different places viz at a place called the Sawpits and a part of the time at New Rochelle in the State of New York from Newcastleton and to Westchester and at some other places in the County of Westchester That this deponent was in the same company with the said Samuel Gillett for and during the term of three months under the above mentioned officers - and further this deponent saith not
Subscribed and sworn
this 16 th day of October 1832
before
H. J. Ransley Dep. CLK
Amos Holliday

Washington City D.C. House of Rep. 15 Jan 1844.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
I enclose you a letter the latter part in relation to a Pensioner, for the information de- sired I send it to you at once, You will please return me the letter with your answer
With Great Respect Yrs M c Ob d S r
M. J. Daboll

State of New York County of Steuben
Personally appeared before me Paul C. Cook Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Steuben James Hollowell & William Bennet inhabitants of the town of Conhocton in the aforesaid County who being duly sworn according to law, depose and say they are well acquainted with Jonas Holliday of the said town of Conhocton, that he is a good Moral Character and they believe him to be a man of truth and veracity and a good respectable witness in any case in which he might be called to testify -
Sworn and subscribed before me this twelfth day of July 1834 Paul C. Cook
Wm Bennet
I Paul C. Cook Judge do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named James Hollowell & William Bennet who have testified to the character of Jonas Holliday and know them to be men of good moral character and respectability and believe them to be men of strict truth and veracity. And further I am well acquainted with the said Holliday who swore to and subscribed an Affidavit before me in favor of Samuel Gillet and I believe him to be a man of truth and veracity and a good witness
Paul C. Cook a Judge of the County Court for said Steuben County

Prattsburgh June 7 th 1834
Sir
I rec d your favour of the 20 th ult- enclosing "the papers of Sam t . Gillett" in which you say "the Supplemental declaration does not appear to have been received" By refering to your letter of Dec r . 17 th 1833. I find you say. "The Supplemental declaration of Sam t . Gillett is received The original necessarily becomes a part of the papers in the case and must be transmitted before a final decision can be had" Accordingly I sent the papers which you have now returned, and would suggest that in the great multiplicity of papers which you must have before you that they may be overlooked.
I not only regret giving you any unnecessary trouble, but that it delays the pittance that the old gentleman is entitled to as he is really in court of it. If those papers are necessary please inform me and they will be forwarded immediately -
With due Respect I am yours Erastus Skinner
J. L. Edwards Esq r Coun t of P er
N.B. I enclose the papers thinking it will expedite the business E.S.

U.S. Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen Kindly send me the Am. REV. War Service of Samuel Gillet. I have received the following certified copy of Samuel Gillet's Am. Rev. War Record, from the State of Conn. as follows: Revolutionary pensioner, who served from Connecticut, and whose applications are on file in the Pension Office, Washington, D.C.,
Copied by
Mrs. Amos G. Draper, Formerly Registrar-General, D.A.R. Volumn
1:A-1
Hartford, Connecticut State Library, 1918.
P. 227. Gillet Samuel-----S. 22789.
To Whom It May Concern, -
This is to certify that the above is a true extract from manuscript material in the Connecticut State Library showing service in the war of the American Re- -volution by Samuel Gillet.
Signed
Effie M. Prickett for State Librarian.
NOV. 8, 1923
Very Truly, Dr. Anne H. Williams, Mrs. Bott Road, Durham, Caly. R.R.D. (Retired)

MRS. H. L. DORMAN 87 GOOD STREET AKRON, OHIO
July-19-1935
To the Pension Department. Washington, D. C.
Can you give me any information concerning Samuel Gillet who served in the Revolutionary War from Southington, Hartford Co. Conn.?
He was a Pensioner, and was living at Pultney, or Pottsbury, N. Y. in 1832. May I have all the information you have.
Thank you Respectfully
(Mrs. H. L.) May L. Dorman

Mrs. John M. Taggart 19 Robie Street Bath, New York.
To The Bureau of Pensions "Revolutionary Soldiers", Gentlemen;
Am desirous of information regarding the wife of one Samuel Gillett . He was granted a pension, Certificate No. 28868, living in Prattsburg N.Y. Steuben Co. Would like service record and any details in connection. - He died 1845 - was his wife living and did she receive the pension? Any information. Am very desirous of learning her name or mention of her in any way. Was he living in Prattsburg at the time of his death? Can find no trace of his burial place. Thanking you for any information however slight.
Very Respectfully Yours, Adeline Taggart
A.G.O. NOV 19 1937
(Mrs. J.W.)
Registrar "Baron Steuben" Chapter D.A.R.

January 25, 1924.
Dr. Annie W. Williams, Lott Road, R. F. D., Durham, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in pension claim S.22789 it appears that Samuel Gillet was born in South-ington, Hartford County, Connecticut, in 1759.. While living at that place he enlisted in December 1776 and served three months as a private in Captain Asa Bray's Company, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in July 1777 and served nearly six months as a private in Captain Peter Curtiss' Company, Colonel Eno's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted December 21, 1777, and served eleven months as a teamster under Conductor Josiah Kilburn and Colonel Taylor.
He enlisted in October 1779 and served for one month as a private in Captain Ladrick Hotchkiss' Connecticut Company.
He enlisted March 1, 1780, and served two months as a private in Captain Hezekiah Gridley's Company, Colonel Matthew Mead's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in May 1780 and served seven months as a team-

ster under Conduotor Gershom Tuttle.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while a resident of Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York. He died May 8, 1845, leaving no widow. A son, Asahel, lived at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio, date not shown. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 5, 1935
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Mrs. H. L. Dorman 87 Good Street Akron, Ohio
SAMUEL GILLET S. 22789 BA-3/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Samuel Gillet who served in the Revolutionary War from Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, and received pension while residing in Pultney or Prattsburgh, New York, in 1835.
The record of Samuel Gillet follows as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 22789, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Gillet was born in 1759 in Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Southington, Connecticut, Samuel Gillet in July, 1776, was required to go to New York to enlist in the army and hired as a substitute one Solomon Gillet (no relationship stated), who belonged to Captain Asa Bray's company, who served two months as private under Lieutenant John Clark on account of lameness at that time of Captain Bray. Samuel Gillet enlisted in December, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Asa Bray's company, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in July, 1777, and served as private in Captain Peter Curtius' company, Colonel Knos' Connecticut regiment, and was discharged after having served nearly six months. He enlisted December 21, 1777, and served as teamster under Conductor Josiah Kilburn and Colonel Taylor and was discharged after having served eleven months. He enlisted in October, 1779, and served one month as private in Captain Ladwick Hotchkiss' Connecticut company guarding the town of Norwalk. He enlisted March 1, 1780, and served two months as teamster in Captain Hezekiah Gridley's company, Colonel Matthew Mead's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in May or June, 1780, and served as teamster under Conductor Gershon Tuttle and was discharged about December 1, 1780. don't say he was -

After the Revolutionary War the soldier resided for sometime at different places in Connecticut, then about eight years in Columbia County, New York; five years in Rutland County, Vermont; twenty years in Washington County, New York, then moved to Steuben County, that state.
Samuel Gillet was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, while a resident of Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York, where he was still residing the following year. S. Gillet
Samuel Gillet died May 8, 1845, place not stated. His wife, whose name is not given, did not survive him. Children were referred to but the only name designated was that of a son, Asahel Gillet, who in 1854 was a resident of Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
In 1832, one Selah Gillet was a resident of Pulteney, Steuben County, New York, his relationship to soldier's family not shown.
P 9 1/2 Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator